r/Miami • u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man • 12d ago

Community Celebrated America's birthday by picking up 445 pounds of trash from Miami's mangroves

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u/shittysarita101 12d ago

thank u for your service mangrove man 🫡💪🏼

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/SnooRegrets4312 12d ago

Every bit kelps keep our coastlines beautiful.

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u/Apart-Link-8449 12d ago

I'm so happy Bradley Cooper escaped being held in that bamboo cage for a year and is now helping to clean up the mangroves, he looks healthy now

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u/shittysarita101 12d ago

fr chadley cooper needs to do a cleanup on aisle me next 🥵

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u/crag-u-feller 12d ago

woah that escalated. I sure bradley cooper estate thanks you for your consideration

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u/r3v3nant333 12d ago

Chadley cooper estate does.

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u/koolaidismything 12d ago

For real, nothing is a bigger bummer than seeing some chip bag in the middle of a nice nature area. That’s a lot of garbage, big difference.

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u/shittysarita101 12d ago

fr why cant people hold onto it until they see a trashcan theres always one by main areas thinking its ‘not your problem anymore’ just makes it everyone’s problem :,(

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u/Jubenheim 12d ago

MANgrove

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u/Funny_Quarter_350 12d ago

From the land of swampy waters...

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u/paidzesthumor 12d ago

Not all heroes wear capes. You represent the best of us, thank you for your service 🇺🇸

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u/phadewilkilu 12d ago

Well said. Good people. ♥️

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u/demeuron 12d ago

Are you the Miami creation myth guy? Love your work

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

That’s me! And thanks!

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u/stillsailingallover 12d ago

Great job! You've inspired me to start weighing the trash that I pull out of the water in Charlotte harbor and Manasota Key. It would be interesting to know. I separated it by type once, cans plastic bags that kind of thing, I ended up with an entire grocery bag full of those plastic cheap cigar tips. There is also an unusual amount pill bottles that seem to find their way into the Gulf.

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u/imscottfromdominos 12d ago

From swfl and just wanted to tell you thank you!!

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u/stillsailingallover 12d ago

No problem! It feels good to do good. I also can always use a little more investment in the real life karma Bank.

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u/Double_Objective8000 12d ago

Every single piece could've been a killer for the wrong creature, that's kind of you

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u/stillsailingallover 12d ago

Not a problem! It's not really a hassle The sea has given me so much, I owe it one! Also there are a few manatees and dolphins that I'm pretty sure recognize me. Lol. Maybe they know what I'm up to?

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u/MannerBot 12d ago

They’re pretty intelligent, I wouldn’t be super shocked if they understood on some level. You’re our marine ambassador 🫡

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u/stillsailingallover 12d ago

Thanks! Just doing the right thing, part of the solution and all that.

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u/Inside_Question7655 12d ago

Mangrove Mann could you do us a favor and save some women for the rest of us?

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

I’ll do my best

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u/Neeko305 12d ago

Thank you! You should run for mayor!

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

Lol no thanks. I just want to pick up trash

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u/Yainks 12d ago

Plenty of trash in Tallahassee to pick up if you’ve got the energy. Thank you for service.

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u/mananaestaaqui 12d ago

You’re the Florida man we all need more of!

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u/BadSquire 12d ago

Proud of you mate.

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u/Few-Actuary7023 12d ago

Big D Energy right there. Great work my guy

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u/LatinChocolateMocha 12d ago

Hola cow man that's a lot of weight! Thank you 🙏🏽

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u/maxima2010 12d ago

The hero we don’t deserve

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u/Loose_Reputation_356 11d ago

The type that our planet sorely needs

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u/cruiserman 12d ago

Selfless actions. We need more of this! TY!

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u/AvprogEnvoy 12d ago

Thank you,  Sir!

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u/Any-Photograph6296 Local 12d ago

Thank you! 🙏

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u/eddiewolfgang 12d ago

Awesome man!! 👍

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u/JenninMiami Local 12d ago

🙌🏼🙌🏼

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u/The_AmazingCapybara 12d ago

Not all heroes wear capes

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u/Ill_Consequence403 12d ago

I’d vote for you !!!

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u/Affectionate_Fan_650 12d ago

What kind of footwear holds up to this work?

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

I wear Pegasus trail runners

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u/Affectionate_Fan_650 12d ago

Haha nice. Not at all what I expected. I hope you have a shoe/boot dryer

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u/CM_V11 12d ago

Fucking awesome 👏

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u/Extreme-Carrot4243 12d ago

Nice job man!!!

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u/girl807349 12d ago

🙌🏻 thank you

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u/Global_Bar4480 12d ago

Thank you!!

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u/ARandomGem 12d ago

A real American hero! Thank you!

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u/EsotericVerbosity Flanigans 12d ago

All hail mangrove man

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u/gaslightindustries 12d ago

May Big Daddy Flanigan smile favorably upon you

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u/RealOzSultan 12d ago

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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u/TapStrange6969 12d ago

Thank you big dog 🙏🏿

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u/toyfantv Doral 12d ago

Awesome job bro

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u/kyriaangel 12d ago

Thank you!!!!

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u/coffeelover3333 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/NormalCurrent950 12d ago

You’re the greatest. Thank you!

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u/pjslut 12d ago

Hero! Thank you!

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u/Beaconkitty 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/Severe_Echo5413 12d ago

You are awesome thank you!!!!

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u/submissionsignals 12d ago

How bad are the mosquitoes? Also… thank you!

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

Horrendous

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u/Skyynett 12d ago

Hell yeah dude

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u/Sleepylimebounty 12d ago

That’s epic dude. Thanks 🙏

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u/Dante35 12d ago

Awesome!

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u/diurnalreign Local 12d ago

Amazing

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u/1stAccountWasRealNam 12d ago

Crazy you find all that time between co-staring in Jason stathom movies.

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

I try to fit Stathom in my schedule

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u/Blazdnconfuzd 12d ago

A real florida man in the flesh !

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u/ElizabethTaylorsDiam 12d ago

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

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u/MaraMerce 12d ago

Thank you, king

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u/Fruitbat619 12d ago

True human.

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u/DesignerChemist7336 12d ago

Potentially moving to North Miami area within the year. Do you ever take help out with you on these excursions?

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

Sometimes but I mostly go alone

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u/DesignerChemist7336 12d ago

Incredible work. I do the same with my son anytime we go fish or hike (not near to your scale). I’d like to DM you in the future, if we end up making that move to Miami I’d like to join you for one of these clean ups.

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u/lavelyjk 12d ago

Genuine question. Now what? Do you take it to a dumpster? I've always wanted to do this but there are no free dumpster services near me

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

I partner with a local nonprofit that disposes of it

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u/Regular-Eye1976 12d ago

Thanks dude!

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u/Substantial-Dig9995 12d ago

Fuck yeah the mangrove king lives 305

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u/Ashamed-Election2027 12d ago

Fuck go fund me for racist assholes and cunts. But I’d gladly send this guy a couple bucks for a beer and some pizza. Or some ceviche and cerveza since he is in Miami.

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u/TheeBigDrop 12d ago

We don’t need another hero. We just want a way beyond the thunder dome

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u/Educational_Lead3319 12d ago

👏 Thank you

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u/butt_skratch 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/jdturtle55 12d ago

Hell yeah

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u/Decent_Birthday358 12d ago

That sounds like one sweaty, stinky ass day lol. Good job though bud.

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u/StangBanger0830 12d ago

Thank you sir!

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u/GraniteStayte 12d ago

Thank you.

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u/theyellowdart89 12d ago

This is a human on the correct path.

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u/Kellbows 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/Vegan_Zukunft 12d ago

Thank you for helping keep Florida so lovely!!

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u/kace66 12d ago

Thank you, dude!

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u/OiMyTuckus 12d ago

You could’ve gone to mar-a-taco and removed a metric ton of trash.

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u/Antistruggle 12d ago

I woke up today and asked myself why am i not going around and helping recycle. Ive always wanted to help my community learn about whats trash and recycling, id also like to nake a business that recycles proper and to come up with a way to hold manufacturers responsible for the conplex products they make with expensive machinery. Sure would be nice if they put some money back into machines that could help tear some of this stuff back down. Just a dream tho. Thanks for reading and dreaming with me, stay safe ✌️

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u/bmd539 12d ago

Now this is what it means to love the country.

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u/Historical-Paper-676 12d ago

Brother out here doing God's work. Awesome my guy, I hope nothing but the best to you and yours.

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u/aweguster9 12d ago

Well done!

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u/KittyFaise 12d ago

Not all angels have wings.

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u/RichardStrauss123 12d ago

TY stranger!

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u/rellikvmi 12d ago

Thank you! That is stewardship!

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u/Unworthy-Benefits 12d ago

Go to the WH house next, theres a fat bag of cheetos roaming overthere. Good job for real tho, little actions make big differences over time.

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u/MagicMapleSeeds 12d ago

Thank you!!

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u/texinyc 12d ago

Patriot

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u/perpetualmotionmachi 12d ago

Was it just two Ron DeSantis-es?

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u/eks2007 12d ago

I could not love this more. You're awesome!

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u/Aboveandabove 12d ago

It looks like you have a metal leg

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u/oroofdog_77 12d ago

A Saint, modern day.

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u/neicul_1 12d ago

Don't even live anywhere near there but thank you for your services

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u/dreasoul2 12d ago

Way to go!

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u/Aksundawg 12d ago

Thank you

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u/resolve_it 12d ago

Awesomeness

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u/Jackogator 12d ago

Thank you. The world needs more people like you

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u/Vanson1200r 12d ago

I have nothing bad to say about this. Well done, good sir.

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u/scottbakulaisking 12d ago

You rock star. Thank you for keeping this state beautiful. If only you could mail it to the d-bags that left it.

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u/Hunter-Gatherer_ 12d ago

Florida man strikes again, in the best way. Bless you for caring about our planet

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u/duskrat 12d ago

Thank you! A real accomplishment. You made the earth prettier!

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u/Old_Win8422 12d ago

Thank you for your effort.

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u/Jax72 12d ago

Rock on brother I live in Puerto Rico and I go hiking several times a week and I always fill up a bag of garbage and carry it out. I'm not asking for recognition or thanks it's just one thing that I do that makes me feel good. Plus then I have a legitimate reason to dislike people I don't even know Lol.

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u/Electronic-Swan-576 12d ago

We salute you! Good to see good people doing hard work

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u/SmartAndWellkeptMan 12d ago

Fckn Hero ❤️🇺🇸

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u/AdventurousBall2328 12d ago

Thank you!! You're amazing ⭐️💫🌠

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u/Crafty_Earth_5395 12d ago

You da Man!!

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u/Foreign-Living-3455 12d ago

you talk the talk and walk the walk

Planet Earth needs to be cleaned up

There is a continent of plastic waste, floating, and rotating in the Pacific Ocean

Your contribution is immeasurable

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u/VariationUpstairs931 12d ago

Wow!! You are a hero. Thank you for your work.

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u/Worldly_Push_9775 12d ago

Thanks man. There is a lot more downtown Miami.

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u/LeFreeke 12d ago

Thank you. ❤️🌎

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u/Scorpionsharinga 12d ago

This is legendary behaviour

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

r/mademesmile

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u/Personal-Heart-1227 12d ago

Thank you... 🎉🎉🎉

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u/Octopus_wrangler1986 12d ago

Well done Mangrove Dude! You are the Number One person of the Day. If it was a thing, but you seriously rock. Well done Mangrove Dude. 🗽

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u/timothy7388 12d ago

Thank you, brother!!! You're awesome!!!!

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u/Expert_Marsupial_235 12d ago

You are amazing!!! God bless. Wishing you lots of blessings.

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u/beeswings 12d ago

Fuck yeah brother

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u/Pips-705 12d ago

Amazing! That's is really good of you!

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u/ChodeGraftersLLC 12d ago

What a legend! Keep up the amazing work bro

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u/ThatOldG 12d ago

I don't see a politician anywhere in that picture

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u/industrial_work 12d ago

Thank you so much! Keep Florida wild

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u/HeftyUnderstanding16 11d ago edited 10d ago

True modern King & leader my personal thoughts when i seen this thank you king 🤴 respectfully

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u/Srqwarren 12d ago

Find anything crazy?

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u/MysticNumeral 12d ago

Can i volunteer the next time you do this?

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u/-_-0_0-_0 12d ago

Chapman Field?

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u/BobbyDFoster Mangrove Man 12d ago

Virginia Key

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u/lift0ffbaby 12d ago

Now why don't you start taking out real trash. (Hint this is a Dexter reference)

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u/Few-Anywhere-7189 12d ago

Celebrated mine with a 7 mile 45lbs ruck

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u/J1540 12d ago

Thanks. Laziest fucks litter. It’s so terrible.

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u/WeAreButStardust 12d ago

Thank you for your service, and I would like to say that you are very handsome

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u/Jarvisisc00L 12d ago

Much appreciated!!

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u/Don1792 12d ago

That’s phenomenal please keep up the good work

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u/Presidente412 12d ago

You are a hero.

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u/Additional_Ad741 12d ago

You rule dude!!!

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u/Zealousideal-Soil778 12d ago

Wow! Thank you for doing that! I imagine it looks and feels much healthier! Truely admirable.

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u/no5of7 12d ago

THIS would make me be proud to be American!

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u/RotInHellWithYou 12d ago

Literally the only good thing I’ve heard come out of Florida in a long time. Bravo, my guy.

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u/SumerThyme01 12d ago

You are wonderful

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u/EzadasTubby 12d ago

Great job!

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u/Mtn_Soul 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/truePHYSX 12d ago

Thank you for doing what is often thankless but subconsciously noticed by everyone. The true definition of an ignoble job.

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u/No-Description-1203 12d ago

That's how to LOVE America! Thanks!

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u/Jaded-Natural80 12d ago

And you still manage to look as cute as ever.

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u/Technical-Memory-241 12d ago

Thank you 🙏

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u/tristan-mango 12d ago

Thank you

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u/FLdad4son 12d ago

I'm in Hollywood, Florida, need help?

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u/ImUrFrand 12d ago

what does it weigh after the trash was dry?

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u/pinwinstar 12d ago

I'm going to tell my kids, this is the real life Dexter

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u/Adorable-Puppers 12d ago

Excellent use of free will, sir. Thank you for caring for the mangroves.

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u/Dolphin_toe 12d ago

Thank you, sir!

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u/StationBe 12d ago

America can be beautiful. 💥

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u/Real_Stranger_7957 12d ago

Thank you man. Also FU to all the people littering